Enough already with this fog, people being sick, and the general dreary feeling that it might as well be fall this week. It's still summer goddamnit! And I have some good, bust-up-your-rut weekend suggestions along the theme of warmer seasons (and belly-warming) below.
Tripping Through the Precipice (Fri.)
Belljar’s newest art opening, "Precipice," is “inspired by the saturation and special effects of psychedelic movies from the early 1960s and late ‘70s.” Um, need I say more? Artists Juliette Oken, Aaron Rodriguez, Sarah Applebaum, and Kylea Borges take us down the rabbit hole of drug- and dream-induced visions. Bask in their lysergic glow from 7 to 9 p.m.
Friday Night Skate (Fri.)
When I was a kid, I always wanted to go to the late night skate sessions at the nearby roller-rink, but my parents were scared off by the way that place attracted gangly men sporting child molester mustaches. Now that I’m a grown-ass woman (who has no issue with child molester mustaches) it may be time to hit a Friday night roller skating party. It all starts at the Roxie, with a screening of "Skatetown, U.S.A." (featuring Scott Baio and Patrick Swayze) and then an afterparty at Cellspace. Somewhere along the way, beer from 21st Amendment and Burning Man fanatics will be involved. The flick screens at 7 and 9 p.m.
Moving to France (Fri.)
If you didn't get enough Bastille Days this week, hit the Rickshaw Stop’s annual Bardot a Go Go dance party on Friday, where DJs Brother Grimm, Cali Kid, and Pink Frankenstein spin the best in ‘60s French pop, bubblegum, garage, and other sexy stuff.
Slo-Mo Mojo (Fri.)
Have you been to Mojo Bicycle Cafe's pop-up dinners yet? Me neither, but I’ve heard great things. Plus, they're a great deal, price-wise. This week’s menu sounds pretty tasty, especially that roasted summer corn with lime. Yum.
Ha Has with Harmon (Fri.-Sat.)
Bold Local Harmon Leon is a goofy guy. He’s written about doing standup for us, and now you can see him in action at the Exit Theatre. He’s partnered with Colin Mahan for the Solo Show Double Feature Comedy Show.
Labor of Lab (Fri.-Sat.)
For the next two weekends, the Lab is featuring a show that collects together local and national live acts and DJs to make a big… arty party called Division of Labor. Sounds fun.
Moholy Music (Sat.)
If you sweated your soul out on the dancefloor at last weekend’s Verdi Club party, you may have gotten the moment captured on film, thanks to Moholy Ground Project’s photo sessions. The project also has an art and culture mag in the works, and you can help raise funds for issue #3 while having fun. This free event features music by Grace Sings Sludge (Grace of the Sandwitches) and DJ Boom Bostic. You can donate cash freely, or by purchasing art from one of the many talented folks sharing their wares at Moholy Ground Offices. The soiree goes down from 7 until 11 p.m.
Pool Party (Sun.)
Guerrero Gallery is mixing things up a bit by turning its latest opening into an occasion for a summery Sunday BBQ. You can end the weekend by checking out work by Mark Mulroney and Charles Linder, sip beverages that come with umbrellas, and be entertained by local acts Dark Materials, The Mallard (a garage rockin’ female I’ve heard great things about), and A Decent Animal. All while snacking on vittles from Finger Sweets, Vickles Pickle, and more.
Funny Shits (Sun.)
More good comedy this weekend... This round’s at the Rite Spot. Starting at 7 p.m. the Mission dive hosts an impressive collection of local funny gals/guys, including Mary Van Note, Chris Thayer, George Chen, and Chris Garcia, among others for an evening called, simply, Funny Shits.
What'd I miss? I'm taking suggestions for other rut busters in the comments section below.
